A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7590116 Details
Epoch: 355 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 68183388 epoch_slot_no: 186588 block_no: 7589939 slot_leader_id: 6418456 size: 19608 time: 2022-08-06 01:34:39 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d7cc9030111b74f219cf6c7094b05b57e093e6ee2f9ba7473291636fca934abBlock Operator
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